Resident Engineer - Civil/Geotechnical Construction Services

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits not specified

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Resident Engineer for the Civil/Geotechnical Construction Services Group.

The role involves applying academic knowledge to projects including design, permitting, and construction of civil infrastructure, foundations, and water containment systems. You will perform geotechnical investigations, instrumentation, slope stability analysis, stormwater design, QA, and contribute to proposals while traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or geotechnical engineering is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Advanced degree in the same field is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of engineering consulting experience is required

Responsibilities

• Scoping, costing and overseeing geotechnical investigations
• Designing subsurface improvements and foundation recommendations
• Preparing plans and reports for heavy civil construction projects
• Performing engineering calculations and reviews
• Reviewing submittals, RFIs and change orders
• Participating in solid waste facility design and permitting
• Conducting dam, reservoir, and levee inspections
• Leading proposals for engineering and construction services
• Travel to client or project sites as needed

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Slope/W

PLAXIS

Bluebeam

eBuilder

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Engineer in our Civil/Geotechnical Construction Services Group in our Boca Raton, Florida office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations on projects involving design, permitting, and construction of civil infrastructure; building foundations; solid waste containment systems, reservoirs, dams, levees and other water containment and control structures. Typical work assignments include but are not limited to geotechnical subsurface investigation; geo-instrumentation install and monitoring; slope stability analysis; stormwater treatment, conveyance, and detention/retention design; construction quality assurance all while learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our civil infrastructure, environment, and natural resources. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Scoping, costing and overseeing geotechnical investigations;
• Designing and specifying subsurface improvement and foundation recommendations;
• Preparing plans, specifications and engineering design reports for performing heavy civil construction projects;
• Performing and reviewing engineering calculations;
• Reviewing and providing engineering evaluation of contractor submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, claims for changed conditions, etc. ;
• Performing solid waste management facility design, permitting, and overseeing quality assurance;
• Conducting dam, reservoir, stormwater treatment area and levee inspections;
• Leading proposals for professional engineering and construction services; and
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or geotechnical engineering. (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE). (peferred)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of work experience in engineering consulting or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required after employment)
• Experience working on projects with value of $1M to $25M (preferred)
• Prior experience working on projects lead or co-lead by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or one of Florida’s many Water Management Districts (preferred)
• Experience with geotechnical and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Slope/W, and PLAXIS. (preferred)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, eBuilder. (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee engineering and other technical and administrative staff (preferred)

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